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Ratbuell
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 02:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just wondering if anyone's used dye to make the orange part of the Uly seat black to match the front? Any recommendations? Just trying to figure out options other than buying a second seat if the time comes...
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Tipsymcstagger
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 03:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Maybe this guy will trade seats with you?

Tipsy
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S_palmer
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 05:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ratbuell
I have an all black cover I would trade you, just pay the postage.
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Chad_nc
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 06:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I agree with the other two, trade with someone with an all black seat. If you want, I will pay one way, you pay one way.
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Froggy
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 06:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I happen to know of a black 06 low seat that needs a new home.... : )
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Lost_in_ohio
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 08:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have a stock height 06 orange seat in excellent condition. It was a dealership take off is what I am told.

I would be up for a swap for an all black stock height (not low) height seat. prefer 06 but open to all years.

(Message edited by lost_in_ohio on March 31, 2008)
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Maximum
Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 - 11:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

To get back to the original question...yes you can dye vinyl. I dyed my barricade orange seat with SEM vinyl dye (look at my profile picture), which can be found at your auto paint store.





It holds up very well, but you may need to retreat it at some point.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 01:34 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the info...putting pieces of the puzzle together just in case I end up adopting a new ride ;) I like the orange bike but not a fan of the orange seat - the triple tail stains it real easy.
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Lost_in_ohio
Posted on Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 08:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Max that seat turned out fantastic. Of course I really like the color of your bike.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 09:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Max - how do you like the ZG windscreen? Do you notice any "white noise" increase from the taller screen like with the Buell tall screen? I liked the reduced wind push from the taller one, but I like the stocker for its quiet factor...

Great looking bike, by the way. Thinking if I get the one I'm looking at, I'll pull the bag pieces off as well and paint them barricade orange just to tie it all together : )
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Crusty
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 07:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Rat; I had the bag inserts on my Uly painted to match the bodywork. It really looks good. The painter had a bitch of a time matching the Barricade Orange, but he got it right, and he did a nice job.
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Aeholton
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 08:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Crusty - Pictures please.
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Crusty
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 09:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would be happy to post some pictures, but every time I try, I run into problems.
When it comes to being Computer Literate, I'm not quite up to Hooked on Phonics.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 09:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Crusty - I've had good luck just using windows picture and fax viewer. If you right click your picture filename, you'll get a menu. Select properties and see how big it is. Then open it, and select "save as". Use the same name, but for file type pick GIF. Once it's saved go thru the properties bit again, and it should be a small enough file to post. GIFs store less data than jpegs but still look OK.
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Tipsymcstagger
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 09:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

For managing your pictures, I highly recommend going here and installing "Image Resizer" You'll see the .exe file for download on the right side of the screen. It's part of "Microsoft PowerToys."

Once it's installed, you can right-click on the image and a "Resize Pictures" option will be in the drop down menu. Select "Resize Pictures" and then you can select "Small," Medium," or "Large." Or, you can click on "Advanced," choose "Custom" and specify the size.

Don't quote me, but I think if you use BadWeb to host the photo, they limit the picture to 800 X 600. You can enter those parameters in the "Custom" field.

Then use the codes here to link the photo to your post. That's all it takes. You should be all set!

Tipsy
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Crusty
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I tried. I installed "Image Resizer", and set the "Custom" size to 800X600. It's still too big. I surrender.
You guys will just have to go to Homecoming if you want to see my bike.
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Crusty
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

One more try:


My Uly
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Crusty
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's another angle:


Left Side
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Tipsymcstagger
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like Hooked on Phonics is doing wonders for your computer skills Crusty! : )

Tipsy
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Crusty
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thank you Tipsy. I had to resize to 700x525, but now they fit.
I appreciate the assistance. Now I can (sometimes) post pictures on Badweb.
Now, if I could just learn how to type with more than one finger...
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Tipsymcstagger
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey...I still type with one finger (on each hand). I just do it really fast!

Glad to help : )

Tipsy
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Froggy
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 08:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If all else fails, email them to me or use photobucket : )

Looks good Crusty, to bad the extra orange reduces top speed, hence why the space shuttle ejects the damn orange gas tank on the way up : )
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Maximum
Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2008 - 11:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That looks great Crusty...the bags should come that way (color matched) from the factory!
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Crusty
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 06:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Actually, I got the idea from your bike. The bag inserts looked so much better painted red, that I felt mine would look better if they were color matched.
I'm happy with the result.
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Ratbuell
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 09:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Very nice Crusty....definitely food for thought for me : )
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Longdog_cymru
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 09:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I would be happy to post some pictures, but every time I try, I run into problems.

Hi Crusty, if you want a neat, simple and free photo editing programme, look no further than Irfanview. It really is pretty damn good!!!

http://www.irfanview.com/
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08uly
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

When posting photographs you will want to use jpg NOT gif. gif can only handle 256 colors or less and you will get undesirable dithering and color loss. You will get loss with jpg but the results are much more acceptable.

Same image compared below (Both are ~57 kb). The first is a jpg the second is a gif.

JPG

jpg


GIF

gif


BTW, your bike looks great Crusty.



(Message edited by 08Uly on April 04, 2008)
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